Google’s New Smart Speaker Takes the Lead
Jun 24, 2026 9:00 AM
Review: Google Home Speaker
Google’s first new smart speaker in six years is here and once again leads its competitors—now with paywalled features.
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Impressive sound for its small form. Sounds a little more human than competitors. Color options are fun. Gemini is helpful and smart.
Some assistant features are hidden behind paywalls. Works best if you buy or have bought several Google devices for your home. Colorful options are US-only.
Google has always taken a slow and steady approach to smart speakers. Rather than dropping multiple new versions every year or two (looking at you, Amazon), the company kept the lineup tight and waited years between models. Yes, it's taken six years to see a new version of...
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